The flood situation in Tripura has worsened with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people taking refuge in relief camps. Chief Minister Manik Saha has sought additional help from the National Disaster Response Force and has also reached out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for assistance. The heavy rains in the past 48 hours have caused landslides, drownings and damages to over 1,055 houses and hundreds of trees, affecting many areas in the state.
The State Election Commission of Tripura has announced that it will publish the results of the three-tier Panchayat elections on its official website, allowing citizens to view them in real-time. This move is a significant step forward in enhancing transparency and providing timely information to the public. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has already won a majority of seats uncontested in the state's panchayat system.
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act tribunal has confirmed the ban on the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) for their involvement in kidnapping, extortion, and other unlawful activities, including their operation from Bangladesh. The tribunal's review of evidence and materials presented by the Central and Tripura governments concluded that the groups are actively seeking to further their secessionist agendas through new recruitments and expansion of sympathizers, posing a significant threat to the nation's security and integrity. The tribunal's decision was made public this week, validating the union home ministry's declaration of the groups as "unlawful associations" in October 2023.
BJP's Rajya Sabha Member Biplab Kumar Deb and state BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee flagged off four campaign vehicles for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tripura. The BJP is asking for suggestions from citizens for their manifesto and is striving to make Tripura corruption-free. Leaders and supporters from other political parties are also being urged to give their suggestions for the betterment of the country.
In a tragic turn of events, the Miss India fraternity mourns the loss of Rinky Chakma, the title holder of Miss India Tripura 2017. Rinky's two-year battle with breast cancer ended with her demise at the age of 29. Despite her courageous fight and recognition for her grace and purpose, the cancer spread to her lungs and brain, making her unable to continue her medical treatment. Close friend and Miss India 2017 runner-up Priyanka Kumari took to social media to raise funds for Rinky's treatment.
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Femina Miss India Tripura 2017, Rinky Chakma, who lost her battle against breast cancer. The young beauty queen had been battling the disease since 2022 and her condition had worsened in recent months. Her fellow pageant contestant and close friend, Priyanka Kumari, had been raising funds for her treatment and shared the heartbreaking news of her passing on social media. Rinky will always be remembered for her grace and purpose, both on and off the stage.
A customer in Gurgaon has filed a lawsuit against Zomato, a popular food delivery service, claiming that the promised food from distant cities through their 'Legends' policy is not actually being transported from there. The court has summoned Zomato and the customer is seeking to halt this service. This incident highlights the increasing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by food delivery companies in India.